Press
The British Postal Museum & Archive is the leading resource for all aspects of British postal heritage. From staff records to stamps and from transport to telegrams, we care for the visual, written and physical records from over 400 years of innovation and service. We aim to help journalists from around the world.
Press Releases
See below for our most recent press releases.
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Press contact
Harry Huskisson
Communications Manager
Phone: +44 (0)20 7354 7277
E-mail: harry.huskisson@postalheritage.org.uk
Coded love on postcards
16 May 2011
Do you know the meaning of a postcard with a stamp tilted to one side? Using his collection of postcard messages, Guy Atkins will explore the...
New discoveries at the BPMA unveils postal heroes of the Blitz
12 April 2011
Ahead of the 70th anniversary of the last day of the London Blitz, newly uncovered scrapbooks at The British Postal Museum & Archive reveal a...
London 2010: Festival of Stamps declared a success
25 March 2011
The final report on London 2010: Festival of Stamps has now been published, proclaiming it a success.
Family Fun at The British Postal Museum & Archive
17 March 2011
On 11 April, families are invited to The British Postal Museum & Archive (BPMA) in Clerkenwell, London, and join in with activities throughout the...
Your Very Loving Madeline
4 March 2011
The British Postal Museum & Archive is delighted to present a talk about a love story transcending boundaries.
The First "Human Letter"
23 February 2011
Do you want to find out how a turnip, rabbit’s skull, a dog and a man got sent through the post?! The British Postal Museum & Archive is delighted...
Passion through the Post
4 February 2011
An exhibition of Valentine’s cards spanning the last 200 years, giving a rare insight into the history of this popular tradition, is currently...
GPO Posters book now published
17 January 2011
This new book in the award winning Design Series is based on the poster collection of the British Postal Museum and Archive London. It tells the story...
The British Postal Museum & Archive appoints Mind Unit for digital re-launch
14 December 2010
The British Postal Museum and Archive has appointed full service digital agency Mind Unit to create a new interactive website...
London 2010: Festival of Stamps postcard pack now on sale
1 November 2010
From today, Monday 1 November, The British Postal Museum & Archive has started selling an exclusive pack of the 5 postcards that were produced...
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Collections
Our collection spans more than 400 years of postal history
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Exhibitions & Events
A complete listing of all BPMA exhibitions and events
The full details of our exciting programme of exhibitions and events, held at venues across the country.
